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Tuesday, January 01, 2013  The Phoenix Night Club in Quincy was busy getting the place ready for patrons to bring in the new year.

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Tuesday, May 08, 2012  Study: A teenage driver's risk of dying in a crash goes up sharply with other teens in the car

Tuesday, April 24, 2012  April is the official start of construction season and the Missouri Department of Transportation is kicking it off with Work Zone Safety Awareness Week.

Monday, October 10, 2011  While the Text Fest simulations may not seem real to many kids behind the wheel, it was a lesson learned at what could happen if you take your eyes off the road to text a few simple words.

Friday, August 12, 2011  Construction delays for MoDOT along U.S. 61.

Tuesday, July 05, 2011  In this series opening, we talk about what happens when a police officer actually catches you in the act and you're caught breaking the law.

Thursday, June 02, 2011  In Kori Caswell's song titled "On the road, you can make or break your dreams," she talks about life lessons from dad and just happens to talk about turning your cell phone off before you get behind the wheel.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011  You're hearing it everywhere now; don't text and drive.  Distracted driving is dangerous.

Monday, May 09, 2011  KHQA wants you to Just Let It Ring.  Go to our website, and pledge to drive now, text later. This promise could save your life, or the lives of others.

Tuesday, May 03, 2011  We visited Quincy High School to talk to juniors and seniors about the importance of texting later when behind the wheel.

Tuesday, May 03, 2011  KHQA's Lindsey Boetsch spoke to one family who lost a loved one due to distracted driving.

Thursday, April 28, 2011  KHQA's "Just Let It Ring" campaign is making its way through the Tri-States. Wednesday, we spoke with students and staff at Keokuk High School about the importance of paying attention and being in control when you're driving, and how distractions such as texting can be dangerous to you and others on the road.

Thursday, December 16, 2010  Illinois State Police and the Illinois Department of Transportation will work together this winter to keep you safe on the roads.

Saturday, December 11, 2010  KHQA wants to make sure you drive safe when the snow starts to fall.